In the bedroom, Andy and Ben collaborated on an art deco-inspired design element, while Carlene found inspiration for her room in a particular wallpaper pattern. Foreman Keith reminded the contestants that any restoration of historic featur…

In the bedroom, Andy and Ben collaborated on an art deco-inspired design element, while Carlene found inspiration for her room in a particular wallpaper pattern. Foreman Keith reiterated to the contestants the importance of preserving the h…

The teams are summoned to headquarters with just four days remaining until the judging of their guest bedrooms and walk-in robes. This initial challenge offers the prize of $5,000 in cash, plus a valuable bonus point. The task: a restoratio…

Will and Karlie face disappointing news regarding their plans for a concrete floor throughout their apartment. Meanwhile, Ben and Andy persist in their lighthearted teasing of Dan and Carleen, who are both baby boomers.

The moment of reveal arrived for the five guest bedrooms, the four walk-in wardrobes, and the single ensuite bathroom, which garnered considerable praise from the judging panel. For one couple, however, the judges' feedback proved devastati…

A new week dawns, bringing with it the commencement of work on the living and dining rooms. Achieving the ideal atmosphere in these spaces will be paramount, and tensions rise as a sharp disagreement erupts between two couples.

A prize of $10,000 awaits the winning teams, a reward for transforming a Stayz property into a personal sanctuary. The challenge calls upon them to unleash their inner artist and stylist, crafting a space that truly feels like home. For Jul…

The week has been arduous for everyone involved. Ceilings are undergoing restoration, floors being replaced, and substantial fines levied for noise after permitted hours. For Julia and Sasha, the week has steadily deteriorated.

The week of renovations culminated in a flurry of frantic activity. Julia and Sasha wrestled with the final touches on their room, but Julia found herself deeply dissatisfied with the outcome. Meanwhile, Ben and Andy, ever the champions of …

The competition is fierce, each team striving to create the most opulent master bedrooms and expansive walk-in closets within their allocated budgets. Tight deadlines and constrained resources demand constant vigilance. The prospective buye…

The teams find themselves facing a challenge from Scotty and Shelley: a competition in soap making and wood turning. The prize is substantial – five thousand dollars – and the winning soap will have the opportunity to be stocked in David Jo…

The week’s financial pressures deepen, and a particular team finds their situation worsening. They have incurred a $2000 penalty for using power tools outside of permitted hours.

The teams presented their master bedrooms and walk-in closets, each a carefully curated sanctuary. The judges found some displays disappointing, but were later captivated by spaces boasting remarkable features and luxurious details. Ultimat…

The seventh week of their renovation has begun for the contestants, and the hallways, laundries, and powder rooms are now the focus of their efforts. Advancement is proving painstakingly gradual, hampered by a degree of mutual obstruction a…

Emerging from the overnight voyage on the Spirit of Tasmania, the teams find themselves in Devonport. There, they encounter Scotty and Shelley, who present them with a challenge: to design a table specifically for terraced gardens. The priz…

Scotty and Shelley arrived at The Block to assess the unfolding work and found that the pressure of approaching deadlines was taking its toll on several contestants. A frantic energy permeated the site, with three distinct areas requiring c…

As the competition progresses, frayed tempers and mounting frustration become evident, with the sobering realization that certain teams will not complete their work. Yet, amidst the challenges, the judges offer frequent expressions of admir…

The subtle cracks began to appear after shared glimpses into each other’s domestic spaces: the hallways, the laundry rooms, even the powder rooms. Friendships frayed with an almost imperceptible speed. Soon, focus shifted to the kitchens, a…

A team has the opportunity to win five thousand dollars in cash. Working with a skilled artisan, each team will construct a dining table designed for a terrace, adhering to a theme assigned to them. The esteemed design experts, Dan and Dani…

The pressure of kitchen week is taking its toll on the contestants, and resources are dwindling. As installations commence, designs begin to materialize, though not without some teams experiencing dissatisfaction with the results.

The week-long kitchen challenge has concluded, with each team presenting five distinct and remarkable kitchen designs. The judges now face a difficult decision, struggling to select the team that will receive the $10,000 prize.

The pivotal week of renovations commences with the teams focusing on their terraces. Each receives a budget of five thousand dollars to revitalize a room of their choosing, an opportunity to surpass the shortcomings of their previous work.

Construction on the terraces and rooftop garden progresses, while Keith and Dan meticulously inspect each apartment, compiling a comprehensive list of necessary repairs. The teams also face an opportunity to earn prize money through a culin…

Tonight's challenge offers a significant reward: the team that orchestrates the most impressive dinner party for Brendan Fevola and Alex will receive six thousand dollars. The second-place team will take home four thousand, making for a fie…

Tonight, the contestants present their finished terraces and rework their rooms. The judges are impressed, though their opinions remain divided, and the scores are close. The teams learn of Scotty’s significant secret as he unveils their fi…

The initial phase of the work on the apartment building commences, and with the appointment of a treasurer and project manager, factions begin to coalesce. The early stages are fraught with difficulty.

Construction of the challenge apartment progresses, presenting the teams with a demanding series of trials involving illness, stress, and unforeseen difficulties. A sleepover is scheduled, during which Keith and Dan will distribute lists de…

Scotty and Shelley arrived to assess the project's advancement. This week offers the teams a chance to reduce their reserves by $20,000, $15,000, or $10,000, intensifying the competitive spirit.

Progress has been made on the challenge apartment, with five of its rooms now finished. The judges will determine which team holds the edge for the auction. The winning team will receive twenty thousand dollars deducted from their reserve p…

The contestants enter their final rooms within the challenge apartment, where budgetary constraints loom large. Kim’s financial allocation proves deeply unsatisfactory to the other teams, and the strain of ten weeks of relentless renovation…

Scotty sought out Treasurer Kim to discuss the budget, but the conversation was strained by Scotty's absence. Kim did have encouraging news for most of the teams, with one notable exception: Scotty’s final challenge offered a chance to win …

Scotty and Shelley surveyed the progress on the challenge apartment. For once, the usual discord among the Blockheads faded away as they gathered to celebrate Chris’s birthday, a celebration brimming with unexpected moments.

Tonight marks the official completion of The Block, as the teams finalize their submissions of the challenge apartment's rooms. A distinguished guest judge will be present, and contestants will have one last opportunity to win substantial s…

After eleven demanding weeks, the contestants have earned a moment to celebrate their achievements. Then, the five teams depart, returning home, and the Block is opened to the public for the very first time.

The auction day arrived, and the five remarkable Block apartments were poised to be sold. A palpable tension hung in the air as Scotty and the contestants watched their properties go to bid.